Trinity Grace Church Staff
Rev. Chris Miller
Pastor/Teaching Elder
Chris and his wife Jenny have five children: Elliott, Lacy, Garrett, Luke, and Charlie. Chris earned his M.Div from Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS and his D.Min through Ligonier Academy in Sanford, FL. He has pastored at Trinity Grace Church since its beginning in 2002.
Rev. Brandon Van Marel
Associate Pastor
Brandon and his wife Kelly have four children: Joanna, Eliana, Makayla, and Titus. Brandon earned his Master of Divinity degree from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Before going to Covenant, he also spent a year studying at Jerusalem University College in Jerusalem, Israel, where he received a Graduate Certificate in Historical Geography. He also has a Masters degree in Higher Education Administration from Geneva College. He joined Trinity Grace Church in July 2019.
Karen Smith
Worship Music Director
Karen and her husband Mark (a serving elder) have been married for 30 years. They have three grown children: Evan, Caitlyn, and Collin. Karen studied flute performance and music education at Southern Illinois University then earned a bachelor of science in organizational management from John Brown University. Karen has been directing music at Trinity Grace Church since 2007.
Kim Dreyer
Children's Ministry Director
Kim and her husband Jon (a deacon) have been married for 36 years. They have 3 grown children and 2 granddaughters. Kim studied Child Development and elementary education at Point Loma Nazarene University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree. She has served as Nursery Coordinator since 2004 and was recently named Children’s Ministry Director.
Tonya Gozé
Ministry Assistant